Redemption of a Born Demon-Chapter 77: Qi Observation Skill: Watching the Shifting Winds and Clouds from the Mountaintop
At the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain lay Dragon Tiger Town.
The town was originally quite small, mostly inhabited by the descendants of Dragon Tiger Mountain. Later, after the Elder Celestial Master Zhang Daoming took charge, he implemented a series of reforms. Combined with years of publicity and promotion, the culture of martial arts and Cultivation in the town grew increasingly prevalent.
Enthusiasts of Taoist culture from all over the country gathered here, along with Taoist temples and martial arts schools established with Dragon Tiger Mountain’s approval, which in turn spawned a host of related industries.
Within this small town, one could even see many Western faces. As the nation grew stronger and its culture spread, many foreigners were drawn by the mystique of Donghua Culture. Some even left everything behind just to come here and chase their "dreams."
Many things that the locals were unwilling to learn, or even mocked, were instead more readily accepted by foreigners.
On Dragon Tiger Mountain Peak.
An old man with white hair but a youthful face, clad in a Daoist Robe, stood at the summit with his hands behind his back. The gentle breeze stirred his beard, giving him the air of an Immortal and a vigorous spirit.
No one could tell that this was an old man with only a few days left to live.
A Saint Expert had the ability to lock down their Qi, blood, and Physical Ability, allowing them to remain full of vitality until the very last moment of their life.
Beside him stood Wei Cheng, who had hurried over from Kyoto.
"You suddenly announced that Dragon Tiger Mountain would close its gates for three days and only receive visitors afterward. You want these young people to have a go at each other, don’t you?"
Wei Cheng stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhang Daoming, gazing toward Dragon Tiger Town. From the mountain peak, they could clearly see the silhouette of the city in the distance.
If they were to open the mountain gates immediately and welcome everyone in, some people would likely have reservations.
Zhang Daoming was, after all, a senior elder who was soon to undergo the Transformation Dao and return to the heavens. Fighting and engaging in Magical Combat on Dragon Tiger Mountain at a time like this would seem disrespectful.
But it was different now. A crowd of young Saint Experts had arrived, yet Zhang Daoming had closed Dragon Tiger Mountain’s gates for three days. With everyone stuck in Dragon Tiger Town, how could things possibly remain peaceful?
"Hahaha, what’s wrong with an old man like me wanting to see the youngsters engage in some Magical Combat before my time is up? Isn’t hospice care all the rage these days? Well, this is my hospice care."
Zhang Daoming laughed heartily, his tone exceptionally open-minded.
A divine light seemed to shine in his eyes. Though he was far away on Dragon Tiger Mountain Peak, he could perceive the changes happening in Dragon Tiger Town.
In his eyes, Dragon Tiger Town was anything but calm.
A pillar of Qi rose from the west of the city, shimmering gold and brilliant yellow. It seemed to be entwined with Buddhist scriptures, but the scriptures were inverted and distorted.
To the southwest, a stream of Pure Qi soared, forming a Longsword that looked as if it would pierce the heavens.
In the north of the city was a seven-colored Qi, upon which a dragon coiled, a phoenix circled, and a tortoise and snake followed.
To the south, a hazy mist ascended, faintly taking the shape of a celestial garment.
To the southeast, a flash of lightning erupted, while to the northwest, there was a dense, dark purple aura.
This was Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Qi Observation Skill.
Saint Experts had Qi and blood that soared to the heavens, and their personal magnetic fields were immense. If they didn’t deliberately conceal their auras, they would resonate with heaven and earth, manifesting as various phenomena in the eyes of a master proficient in the Qi Observation Skill.
And Zhang Daoming’s Qi Observation Skill could be described as having reached the pinnacle of perfection. It was unlikely anyone in the current generation could compare.
He watched the changing situation from the mountain peak.
"These little ones have quite the tacit understanding, each occupying their own corner. Are they planning to wait for everyone to arrive before making a move?"
A look of interest appeared in Zhang Daoming’s eyes.
"Hm?"
Suddenly, his gaze faltered. He noticed a pillar of Qi approaching Dragon Tiger Town from a distance.
It was as black as ink, shooting toward the sky like a column of wolf smoke. It seemed to extend tentacles, spreading in all directions, appearing extremely domineering and fierce.
But within this black, Demonic Qi, Zhang Daoming also saw a trace of seven-colored radiance, like a skeleton hidden within the black smoke, supporting everything.
"A Celestial Demon achieving the Dao... Now everyone’s here."
A smile touched the corners of Zhang Daoming’s mouth.
「Meanwhile.」
Yi Beidou and his three companions were sitting in an oversized SUV, with Zhou Baiwei faithfully playing the role of driver the entire way.
As they entered the outskirts of Dragon Tiger Town, Yi Beidou had already sensed something.
"It seems we’re late. It’s not very polite to keep others waiting."
Yi Beidou, sitting in the back seat, suddenly remarked in a calm voice.
"Huh?"
Hearing this, the other three wore expressions of confusion.
However, they knew Yi Beidou possessed a special psychic ability and must have sensed something.
Mr. Yi’s abilities were beyond their current comprehension.
"In that case, there’s no need to wait. Let’s get started. Drive where I point."
Yi Beidou said to Zhou Baiwei.
"Okay."
Zhou Baiwei nodded and, following Yi Beidou’s directions, made a turn and headed toward a certain part of the city.
That was the location of the Saint Expert’s aura he had sensed closest to them.
"Haha, he’s just as impatient as you, Wei the Kid."
On Dragon Tiger Mountain Peak, the Elder Celestial Master was momentarily stunned by this development, then burst out laughing.
Using his Qi Observation Skill, he saw that the column of black smoke, upon reaching the city, didn’t pause to rest at all. Instead, it was heading straight for the dark purple Qi.
"Elder Celestial Master, my Observing Qi skills are nowhere near as good as yours. I’m going to head down the mountain first."
Wei Cheng said with a hint of resignation. He also wanted to see what kind of spectacle these young people would create when they clashed.
At the same time, within Dragon Tiger Town, the young Saint Experts scattered in various locations also seemed to sense something.
They were currently making no effort to hide their auras. Coupled with the deep karmic ties between them, they could still vaguely sense each other on a whim, even without special psychic abilities.
"Tsk, tsk, what an aggressive entrance. Not even stopping for a break, just heading straight for the target? Ah, to be young and full of energy."
Ding Huiyuan stretched languidly, drained the wine in his cup, and got up to leave.
Inside a certain hotel.
Zhou Qingchen had already shed her Western-style casual clothes and changed into a Daoist Robe. Paired with her short hair, it was now truly impossible to tell if she was male or female.
She was sitting cross-legged on the floor when she suddenly opened her eyes, stood up, and opened the door to her room.
Hearing the sound, the Emei Disciples in the two adjacent rooms immediately opened their doors as well.
"Let’s go. Everyone’s here. It’s time to make a move."
"It’s just a shame. The target I was most interested in seems to have gone after someone else."
Zhou Qingchen said.
In the Elder Celestial Master’s eyes, the pillars of Qi within Dragon Tiger Town began to move, relying on their subtle connections to approach the other auras in their vicinity.
The seven young Red Dust Immortals were searching for their opponents within the city.
And the black Demonic Qi and the dark purple aura were the first to converge.
In the northwest of Dragon Tiger Town.
Here lay one of Dragon Tiger Town’s pedestrian streets. It was lined with stalls selling local specialty snacks and items related to Taoist culture. The street was paved with bluestone, the surrounding buildings were quaint and decorated in an antique style, and the vendors’ storefronts were elaborately arranged, giving it the feel of an ancient marketplace.
As a result, the area was quite famous locally and had even become a popular spot for social media check-ins. Many Hanfu-wearing enthusiasts who came to visit would take photos here, and the street was constantly teeming with people.
An oversized SUV pulled up on the outskirts of the pedestrian street. Four figures stepped out, drawing the attention of many pedestrians.
There was Yi Beidou, two meters tall with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Since he wasn’t deliberately hiding his aura at the moment, the presence he subtly emanated shot skyward like a column of wolf smoke. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
There was Meng Qianyuan. Although his Qi, blood, and Cultivation were still sealed by the Demon-Suppressing Seven-Star Needle, he himself was nearly 2.2 meters tall, with a towering, iron-pagoda-like physique and a ruggedly handsome appearance.
While Zhou Baiwei seemed more ordinary by comparison, her 1.8-meter height was still outstanding among women. This, combined with her wheat-colored skin, long, powerful legs, and heroic, dashing demeanor, also made her quite eye-catching.
As for Yang Mutong, it went without saying. Most of the surrounding gazes fell on her. Her beauty was simply too striking; her face, figure, and disposition were all flawless. She stood as graceful as a peacock, like a work of art.
A quartet like this appearing on the street would find it hard not to attract attention.
Compared to them, all the other tourists seemed to fade into the background, as if they weren’t even on the same layer.
